The Nigeria Football Coaches Association have pledged their support for Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf after bribery allegations.
Ex-Kano Pillars tactician, Yusuf, was seen in a video footage taking cash from men posing as football agent.
“It is clear to the blind that the coach’s stand wasn’t distorted by the “trivality“ of the pecuniary gift made to him.The players in question prior to the issuance of the gift had already made the team and were in fact among the pillars of the team,” reads the statement.
“We do not think that the integrity and reputation of football has been affected by this though we shall investigate further as it dents the reputation of our association and members.
“Again, we think that the coach should be commended for stating clearly that players selection is based on performance.It makes no sense that our colleague who earns over 3 million Naira would stoop so low for pittance of $750/1000, which does not compare to the salary he earns. The trivial nature of what he received is the issue.”
The association also stated that Yusuf has debunked the allegation against him.
“This our member has debunked in his response to BBC,” the statement added.
“To this effect we stand with our member pending further investigations to ascertain if there are any breaches of ethics.
“As a body, we shall investigate further this matter and where need be sanction or caution our colleague.”
